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Hi,

Chiang Rai had a dry day, all day.  We've been waiting for this for a week.  With lots of blue sky peaking through, it was a good day.

The 'Zany Day' song this week has a lot of fans.  If it's right on the tip of your tongue, maybe this will help:

"__ __ __ __ __.  One that won't make me nervous, wonderin' what to do.  One that makes me feel like I feel, when I'm with you.  When I'm alone with you..."  Clue:  I think today's lyric should help a lot.  

All eyes were on the sky this morning as we looked for any patches of blue.  With the spray man scheduled to come and treat the lawns, rain would have cancelled the visit.  When he didn't arrive at 9am we got worried.  Boot called him and found out we were next.  Whew. 

We went to immigration again today to do a 'check-in' and then went to the vegetable market.  Things had changed since the last time we were there.  The first thing we noticed was lots of produce on all the tables.  There is another vendor that has taken a big space that had not been used.  Now there's even more to chose from, we think.

It's that time of year when the mangos are not around.  What ever will I do.  Well, the pineapple was like candy so I'll just have to eat that.  (555)

We were invited to dinner tonight by our friend Pay, the nurse at Overbrook Hospital.  Her boyfriend, Boy (his play name) has an aunt who owns a restaurant.  It's called Tohng Tueng Kitchen and it's a big place.  When we arrived there was only one couple there, but by the time we left, one wing of the place was full.  During dinner we were entertained by two young women who did Thai Lanna dancing.  They are students from Maefahluang University, where the owner's son teaches traditional dance.  We had good food, good company, and a great new restaurant.

Today's photo is one of the dancers.  I'm still amazed at the way her fingers bend back to make the beautiful shapes.  Cat told us it takes lots of stretching and muscle control. 

When the dancers finished for the evening they came to our table and gave us these tiny little flower cups.

Yesterday's mystery of the Black Chicken was revealed by our friend Blue.  It is a type of chicken that is used primarily in a soup that is said to have many health benefits.  There are recipes dating back 1000 years in Chinese lore.  On the other hand, our friend Claire wrote and told me they make good pets.  They have white feathers and black skin.  Hmm, how can I possibly eat the soup knowing that?

Have a Thrilling Thursday.

               Peace,

                         Danny

"Learn how to see.  

Realize that everything 

connects to everything else."

~Leonardo da Vinci

Gettin' Funky, Thai Style 

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